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5S Deep Audit Checklist

by Gabriela Koprivova, from the Community

This 5S deep audit checklist helps teams evaluate workplace organization and continuous improvement practices. Assess the five pillars—Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—covering tools and materials control, clear markings and labels, cleaning plans, mentorship, visualization of standards, ergonomics, and waste management. Verify regular audits, maintenance, and employee training to support safe, efficient, and consistent manufacturing operations.

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5S Audit Checklist for Workplace Safety
This 5S audit template helps teams evaluate workplace organization and safety using the 5S pillars: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Record findings by location with remarks, identify unsafe conditions, and track corrective actions. Use it to drive lean practices, reduce waste, and maintain a clean, efficient shop floor. Suitable for manufacturing and general operations.
by Shakirin Farman, from the Community
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5S Audit Checklist for Workplace Organization
This 5S Audit Checklist helps supervisors and plant managers evaluate workplace organization and safety using the five 5S pillars: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Use it for monthly or quarterly audits to verify that tools, equipment, and materials are properly identified, stored, and maintained; that floors, aisles, and emergency equipment are clearly marked and accessible; and that cleaning schedules, maintenance records, and previous audit actions are in place. The checklist supports corrective actions and continuous improvement across production and support areas.
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5S Audit Form for Manufacturing
This 5S audit checklist helps manufacturing teams evaluate workplace organization and safety across the five pillars: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Use it to rate exceptions for tools, materials, paperwork, PPE and first aid, equipment storage, labeling, cleaning, leaks, lighting, and safety conditions. Verify standard work, job cycle charts, waste handling, team participation, visual systems, and continuous improvement actions. Capture photos, document findings, assign actions, and track closure after each audit.
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5S Internal Audit Checklist
Use this 5S internal audit to systematically evaluate workplace organization and discipline across the five pillars: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Verify removal of unnecessary items, clear aisles and storage limits, equipment cleanliness, visibility of procedures and standards, and control of materials. Check training completion, daily 5S duties, availability of job aids, and regular inspections. Improve safety, quality, and efficiency with actionable findings.
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5S Audit Checklist for Workplace Safety

This 5S audit template helps teams evaluate workplace organization and safety using the 5S pillars: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Record findings by location with remarks, identify unsafe conditions, and track corrective actions. Use it to drive lean practices, reduce waste, and maintain a clean, efficient shop floor. Suitable for manufacturing and general operations.

by Shakirin Farman, from the Community

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5S Audit Checklist for Workplace Organization

This 5S Audit Checklist helps supervisors and plant managers evaluate workplace organization and safety using the five 5S pillars: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Use it for monthly or quarterly audits to verify that tools, equipment, and materials are properly identified, stored, and maintained; that floors, aisles, and emergency equipment are clearly marked and accessible; and that cleaning schedules, maintenance records, and previous audit actions are in place. The checklist supports corrective actions and continuous improvement across production and support areas.

by steve wilson, from the Community

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5S Audit Form for Manufacturing

This 5S audit checklist helps manufacturing teams evaluate workplace organization and safety across the five pillars: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Use it to rate exceptions for tools, materials, paperwork, PPE and first aid, equipment storage, labeling, cleaning, leaks, lighting, and safety conditions. Verify standard work, job cycle charts, waste handling, team participation, visual systems, and continuous improvement actions. Capture photos, document findings, assign actions, and track closure after each audit.

by Brad Swainson, from the Community

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5S Internal Audit Checklist

Use this 5S internal audit to systematically evaluate workplace organization and discipline across the five pillars: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Verify removal of unnecessary items, clear aisles and storage limits, equipment cleanliness, visibility of procedures and standards, and control of materials. Check training completion, daily 5S duties, availability of job aids, and regular inspections. Improve safety, quality, and efficiency with actionable findings.

by Sayed Aboulela, from the Community

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